Captured from Samsung Hong Kong Official website:
Latest Statement updated on 17 September 2016
To protect and reassure our customers who have purchased the Galaxy Note7 in Hong Kong and Macau*, we will be issuing two software updates.
1. Mandatory software update to protect customers with devices which may be affected by the battery issue
A mandatory software update will be issued on 18 September 2016 to the remaining 159 Galaxy Note7 devices* – purchased in Hong Kong and Macau between 26 August and 1 September 2016 – which may be affected by the battery issue. This mandatory software update will limit maximum battery capacity to 60% as a safety precaution and help urge customers to return these affected devices as soon as possible. Push notifications and public announcements will be made beforehand to alert consumers of the rationale and consequences of this automatic software update.
At the same time, we continue to contact owners of the remaining affected Galaxy Note7 devices using multiple channels and all means available to us.
Customers in Hong Kong and Macau are reminded that they can check if their device needs to be replaced using its IMEI number at http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/note7checking/. If the device is subject to the replacement program, the device should be turned off immediately and returned to our customer service centre.
2. Optional software update for Galaxy Note7 devices unaffected by the battery issue
For Galaxy Note7 devices* which are not affected by the battery issue, an optional software update will be issued starting from 19 September 2016 to reassure consumers that these devices do not need to be replaced and can be used with confidence. After updating, the battery icon of these Galaxy Note7 devices will be changed from the current grey colour to green to signify that they are not affected by the battery issue.
For customers who have any further questions related to Galaxy Note7, they are welcome to visit a Samsung Customer Service Centre where we will address all concerns and ensure complete customer satisfaction.
*Purchased in Hong Kong and Macau from authorised resellers or authorised distributors only
Samsung Customer Service Centres:
Hong Kong (Monday to Sunday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm)
- Unit 09 - 12 & 15, 40/F, Office Tower, Langham Place, 8 Argyle St, Mong Kok
- Unit 1502, 15/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Road
Macau (Monday to Saturday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm)
- Rua de Bruxelas, 28, 32, 36, 42 R/C, Macau
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Just updated my phone to N9300ZHU2BPI5, my phone battery status turns to green..
Will this update come to the the US/Canada? Or is it just for the Asian territories?
NIKKOTUASON said:
Will this update come to the the US/Canada? Or is it just for the Asian territories?
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AFAIK this is currently for Hong Kong, Macau and China markets..
Jacky_Chua said:
AFAIK this is currently for Hong Kong, Macau and China markets..
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What's the manufacturing date on your device? I purchased the FD variant from Samsung of Hong Kong
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VeNuMuS said:
What's the manufacturing date on your device? I purchased the FD variant from Samsung of Hong Kong
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FD variants of Note 7 bought from Hong Kong are parallel goods. HK Note 7 model is SM-N9300.
Mine is 2016-08-25.
Jacky_Chua said:
FD variants of Note 7 bought from Hong Kong are parallel goods. HK Note 7 model is SM-N9300.
Mine is 2016-08-25.
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Ah OK. Thanks for the info
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NIKKOTUASON said:
Will this update come to the the US/Canada? Or is it just for the Asian territories?
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I think this is the update that limits full battery charging, something I don't want. The States will get all new devices.
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Did you buy from an authorized reseller?
Got my N9300 off eBay from never-msrp so I can't tell if the imei checker works, since it gives two answers: unaffected/from unauthorized seller.
Will update later today hoping for the green icon.
moqabianqa said:
Did you buy from an authorized reseller?
Got my N9300 off eBay from never-msrp so I can't tell if the imei checker works, since it gives two answers: unaffected/from unauthorized seller.
Will update later today hoping for the green icon.
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Use the the USA Samsung IMEI checker, it is more definitive. Provide SIM1 IMEI.
Jacky_Chua said:
Captured from Samsung Hong Kong Official website:
Just updated my phone to N9300ZHU2BPI5, my phone battery status turns to green..
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What was the approximate size of your update? I did update mine (and it turned green) but the file was over 300mb and it took almost an hour after downloading to update, which makes me think it was not only a battery color / verification
st3rv said:
What was the approximate size of your update? I did update mine (and it turned green) but the file was over 300mb and it took almost an hour after downloading to update, which makes me think it was not only a battery color / verification
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My update file size is 106.42MB
That's weird about your update...
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My update file size is 106.42MB
That's weird about your update...
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Interesting. I might have gotten a combo update then. Oh well it seems pretty stable with no bad surprises except for the ugly battery icon, so i can't complain
Anybody can cofirm whats the processor of Note7 in HongKong? Is it Exynos or SnapDragon? Is it FD as well?
Boy Bisaya said:
Anybody can cofirm whats the processor of Note7 in HongKong? Is it Exynos or SnapDragon? Is it FD as well?
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China devices are SD820 and N9300/N9308 not N930FD (Exyonos)
jah said:
China devices are SD820 and N9300/N9308 not N930FD (Exyonos)
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Thanks. I hope there's not much difference between N9300 and N930FD in terms of FDD-LTE and TD-LTE compatibility. My existing N930FD supports both.
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Thanks. I hope there's not much difference between N9300 and N930FD in terms of FDD-LTE and TD-LTE compatibility. My existing N930FD supports both.
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May help
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-7-sm-n930-model-number-differences/
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jah said:
May help
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-7-sm-n930-model-number-differences/
Sent from my SM-N9300 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I saw this one earlier but doubted the contents. It says here that "Besides, the Chinese version SM-N9300 could come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage." How I wish this is true.
I have been to this site as well. Not sure though if the variant and connectivity information is accurate. What's the default variant sold in HongKong?
http://techbeasts.com/list-of-samsung-galaxy-note-7-model-numbers/
Official HK version is the SM9300 which is a regular Note 7 with Snapdragon. It has slightly less bands than the 930FD. Check online for the exact list.
I am getting slightly better battery life with this latest firmware. But still get a bit of lag on the Samsung keyboard.
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My battery seems as good as before, but its lagging more unfortunately. Fast scrolling on YouTube or the Play Store is where the lag is the most noticeable.
Related
ZTE UK have mistimed the launch, the Amazon pro-order listing that went up yesterday was the official one even though the countdown only ended today - so there's a one month wait plus 2-3 weeks for delivery! And it's still not listed on ZTE UK's website.
The Quartz Grey should be launched sometime in August and there currently no plan at all for the 6GB / 128GB model.
It's a better phone than the OnePlus 3 but ZTE really need to sort out their marketing and distribution.
http://www.ztedevices.co.uk/zte-axon-7-available-in-europe/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HGBVGPS
http://www.ztedevices.co.uk/smartphones/
I pre-ordered it from Amazon UK and have an estimated delivery date of 1-3 August.
I hope they also release it on Ebay since I have some PayPal money I can't get rid of.
How do you know the release date of the Quartz Grey version ?
Sentable date: 30.07.2016 for the Gold one. But i think there just gonna be the 64GB Version. Anyway, more than in my HTC One M8!
I can not wait any longer. Want it now
All the amazon links for the phone in Europe, except UK, are currently showing as unavailable...The european launch just gets worse and worse.
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How do you know the release date of the Quartz Grey version ?
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It's now appeared on pre-order.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1257204-REG/zte_a7g331_axon_7_64gb_smartphone.html
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How do you know the release date of the Quartz Grey version ?
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On twitter they said : after augustus 15
rikin93 said:
All the amazon links for the phone in Europe, except UK, are currently showing as unavailable...The european launch just gets worse and worse.
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It seems that all the efforts are now focusing US market and they are forgetting about european market for now.
Some good news guys!! Those who have ordered from the UK amazon seller i sent them an email complaining about the delivery date and got the reply that the ZTE original supplier dispatched from China on 15th July, so we should be getting the phones on time/ ahead of time, hopefully by the end of next week!
Since amazon UK won't ship internationally, will other Europe site do that? Couldn't spot that on amazon sites.
Thinking of software side, there shouldn't be any differences between phones shipped by amazon.fr, .de, ... , or is there?
Presumably they should be the same. The uk listing says it is an eu model
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Since amazon UK won't ship internationally, will other Europe site do that? Couldn't spot that on amazon sites.
Thinking of software side, there shouldn't be any differences between phones shipped by amazon.fr, .de, ... , or is there?
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apd said:
Presumably they should be the same. The uk listing says it is an eu model
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Any idea on how to get the phone in Europe?, pretty much, all the Amazon listing are gone and Amazon UK doesn't ship internationally.
Axon 7 could be only a vapour ware in Europe.
The availability is already uncertain.
The better option is simply ignore Axon 7 go for 1+3 or wait for the next nexus devices.
This was the email i received from the Amazon UK seller for those who are curious:
Dear client,
Thanks for your kindly patience and i just confirmed with our product manager and ZTE original supplier good news that the items has been dispatched from China to UK on 15th July.
Thus we hope all the orders would be dispatched in time /ahead time .
have a nice day
delphine
ekeyuk team service
German shops, Mediamarkt and Saturn, announce Axon7 and Axon7 mini.
axon 7 mini?!
wiemar said:
axon 7 mini?!
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Yes:
http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_zte-axon-7-mini-32-gb-grau-dual-sim-2155268.html
Hmm. Snapdragon 617, 16mp camera and 2700mAh for 300$? Will be good if they dont change audio
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wiemar said:
Hmm. Snapdragon 617, 16mp camera and 2700mAh for 300$? Will be good if they dont change audio
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617 is a pretty bad processor, they should put the 652 or 650 at least.
Get your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in Dubai from -
Jumbo
http://www.jumbo.ae/smart-phones/sa...e-lte-dual-sim/p-0441617-34760122848-cat.html
Axiom
http://www.axiomtelecom.com/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_7#variant_id=8687242-38632805636
Eros
http://www.erosdigitalhome.ae/andro...19253-cat.html#variant_id=8344418-98196475253
No international shipping
How do you ship it to USA?
I contacted Axiom. They ship abroad (at least to Canada). But they are not releasing any until the official release date of Aug 10th.
I was also wondering about the region locking that samsung does. If this is not first started with a sim from that region, won't it fail to work with a foreign sim?
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I contacted Axiom. They ship abroad (at least to Canada). But they are not releasing any until the official release date of Aug 10th.
I was also wondering about the region locking that samsung does. If this is not first started with a sim from that region, won't it fail to work with a foreign sim?
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There was no region lock on the S7 Edge that I bought from Dubai, so hopefully there will not be on the Note 7 either. As far as I am aware, there has only been European and USA region lock on Samsung's earlier models.
Sent a message to jumbo cause it appears they take paypal. Hope they ship to America. Strange they are not on ebay already no one lives in dubai?
It is on Ebay price will drop a week just wait
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...7+dual+sim.TRS0&_nkw=note+7+dual+sim&_sacat=0
The device model is SM-N930FD ?
WolfW said:
The device model is SM-N930FD ?
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That's correct
ilordvader said:
It is on Ebay price will drop a week just wait
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...7+dual+sim.TRS0&_nkw=note+7+dual+sim&_sacat=0
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Most of those ship out on the 25th.
Ordered here
HTTPS://FROM.AE
and it is already shipped. (international)
bill340 said:
Ordered here
HTTPS://FROM.AE
and it is already shipped. (international)
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there selling it for 1100 lol ripoff
bill340 said:
Ordered here
HTTPS://FROM.AE
and it is already shipped. (international)
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Is it unlocked ?
Thank you I went into the mall of Emirates yesterday and it was all sold out at Eros jumbo etc...
But I ended up reserving one for my bro
bill340 said:
Ordered here
HTTPS://FROM.AE
and it is already shipped. (international)
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Do you know if it's coming with a 128gb SD card? Most of the other online places are including that. I was waiting for Axiom to have it in stock because they will ship internationally and include the SD card, but I'm still waiting.
This might be a noob question. But what's the difference between 930F and 930FD except the dual sim? What's the down side of the dual sim? Does it compromise anything? Which should I get for use in Canada? Thanks for any insight.
@ Wooba99
What Model and Color did you order?
That's the first time, that I see a dealer with a Coral Blue DUOS Model.
I just thought, this combo is not available
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@ Wooba99
What Model and Color did you order?
That's the first time, that I see a dealer with a Coral Blue DUOS Model.
I just thought, this combo is not available
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I didn't order yet. But that link is out of stock, the other colours aren't. I think it's just a mistake.
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Can anyone in Dubai confirm if the N7 is region locked or not?
Sent from SM-N910G on Dr. Ketan's L16
All phones sold in dubai are unlocked.
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While waiting for my preordered note 7 let's have a note 7 thread for us Pinoys.
I for one think that it's unfair that we only get the VR as a preorder bonus instead of having the option to choose between the Fit2 or the 256gb sd, also the limited color option.
Note 7 Philippines Telegram Chat Group:
https://telegram.me/joinchat/DXkTDEBD5JOSwaHJ7_Hvyg
excited for the release on 20th but at the same time afraid of the AMOLED screen lottery. still ill be getting 1 or 2
EarlZ said:
excited for the release on 20th but at the same time afraid of the AMOLED screen lottery. still ill be getting 1 or 2
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You're pertaining to the pinkish screen issue that the Note 5 has right? I hope they fixed it here.
I preordered 2, one for me and one for my girl! I can't wait to get it! Haha
You guys getting snapdragon or exynos version there? Assuming exynos.
Sent from my Note 5 or S6. Note 7 ordered
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You guys getting snapdragon or exynos version there? Assuming exynos.
Sent from my Note 5 or S6. Note 7 ordered
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Not sure yet (still waiting for it to arrive) but I've read somewhere that it'll be snapdragon
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You're pertaining to the pinkish screen issue that the Note 5 has right? I hope they fixed it here.
I preordered 2, one for me and one for my girl! I can't wait to get it! Haha
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Not only pink but some screens have a certain color shade on sections of the screens.
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force70 said:
You guys getting snapdragon or exynos version there? Assuming exynos.
Sent from my Note 5 or S6. Note 7 ordered
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Exynos for Philippines, the brochure states octa core.
EarlZ said:
Exynos for Philippines, the brochure states octa core.
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Will we get the dual sim capable version too? i read a blog that states this as well
j3yps said:
Will we get the dual sim capable version too? i read a blog that states this as well
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As per the samsung rep I asked yes. So there will be a duos logo at the back
EarlZ said:
As per the samsung rep I asked yes. So there will be a duos logo at the back
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I see, i hope that's what I'll get. I don't mind the DUOS logo, because a dual sim phone is what i really need.
Where did you pre-ordered yours? I posted the order on Lazada, and i received a call earlier informing me that stocks will arrive on the 16th and they will ship it to me immediately.
Release dates:
PH Carriers - Aug 17
PH Samsung stores - Aug 20
Global release - Aug 19
Can someone confirm this?
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I see, i hope that's what I'll get. I don't mind the DUOS logo, because a dual sim phone is what i really need.
Where did you pre-ordered yours? I posted the order on Lazada, and i received a call earlier informing me that stocks will arrive on the 16th and they will ship it to me immediately.
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I also checked the brochures it does state "Dual LTE"
A samsung concept store. as I need to check the uniformity of the screen before accepting the unit so lazada is not an option for me.
I really wish for the coral blue version to be available here
EarlZ said:
I also checked the brochures it does state "Dual LTE"
A samsung concept store. as I need to check the uniformity of the screen before accepting the unit so lazada is not an option for me.
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That is a great plan, too bad for me as I don't really have much free time to go to a concept store. But I'm hoping that I won't have a problem with the screens
If someone knows how to get it early, let us know.
Just waiting for my Smart retention unit. It comes with a free Battery Pack Case and Clear Case. Confirmed it's the Exynos dual sim version - N930FD.
Kingp0dd said:
Release dates:
PH Carriers - Aug 17
PH Samsung stores - Aug 20
Global release - Aug 19
Can someone confirm this?
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Can confirm only the two dates:
PH Carriers - Aug 17 -- Yes. My better half is scheduled to receive the Note 7 on Aug 17 from Globe.
PH Samsung stores - Aug 20 -- Yes. I will be receiving mine on the 20th from Abensons BGC
EarlZ said:
I also checked the brochures it does state "Dual LTE"
A samsung concept store. as I need to check the uniformity of the screen before accepting the unit so lazada is not an option for me.
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How will you do that screen check? Just naked eye or is there an app or code test for that?
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How will you do that screen check? Just naked eye or is there an app or code test for that?
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Naked eye & no direct lighting above you can significantly help.
I pre ordered from Samsung mega mall. Really glad it's a dual SIM. Hoping that's true. Can't wait to pick it up this Saturday.
koppee1 said:
I pre ordered from Samsung mega mall. Really glad it's a dual SIM. Hoping that's true. Can't wait to pick it up this Saturday.
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It is a dual sim model.
Hi,
Maybe this can be of use for you if you don't want to send your phone back but are sleeping with a popcorn bag on your phone at night.
This is official from Samsung and it is to check if your phone falls in the faulty category, or if you can sleep in peace at night.
IMEI check for Note 7
Would be interesting to see how many of you come back with a faulty and not faulty device. Post your results in the thread and vote!
THIS CHECK MIGHT NOT BE ACCURATE AS IT MIGHT ONLY BE HK PHONES - TEST TO SEE IF YOU GET A FAULTY DEVICE
Mine's from Vietnam and says is not in the affected range.
How accurate is this for anyone outside of the areas listed?
Compusmurf said:
How accurate is this for anyone outside of the areas listed?
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That's exactly why I don't know if my result is accurate.
Compusmurf said:
How accurate is this for anyone outside of the areas listed?
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I think it is international. But only replacements can happen in the mentioned areas. I see some German site also talking about it.
But i think we should see if it is valid only for HK, if someone that tests it here has a faulty device, that would mean it works internationally. I saw somewhere that the issue effects 1 out of 42'000 phones sold.
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IMEI check for Note 7
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« In response to recently reported cases related to the battery cell issue of Galaxy Note7, for customers who purchased Galaxy Note7 between Aug 26 and Sep 1, 2016 at authorized re-sellers or authorized distributors in Hong Kong and Macau »
This tool is, unfortunately, useless for other countries.
I wish they make a tool for other countries
This is only valid for phones bought in Hong Kong.
You can put your IMEI in but it will say it's not affected even if it might be as the check is only done on HK models sold within HK itself.
jongilluley said:
This is only valid for phones bought in Hong Kong.
You can put your IMEI in but it will say it's not affected even if it might be as the check is only done on HK models sold within HK itself.
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If that's the case, they should have said "invalid imei" or "imei not found"?
Tried mine and it just say to visit the service center.
So I expect my Note 7 to burn anytime soon?
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FloydQue said:
If that's the case, they should have said "invalid imei" or "imei not found"?
Tried mine and it just say to visit the service center.
So I expect my Note 7 to burn anytime soon?
Sent from my Note 7 using XDA Labs
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Can you post a screenshot please?
I guess you have an affected Note 7 then...
YoSoyCarlosG said:
Can you post a screenshot please?
I guess you have an affected Note 7 then...
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This is translated from Google Chrome.
After entering my imei and entering the security code i got this:
Please visit in between September 5, 2016 to December 31 following the Samsung customer service center to replace the new machine:
Hong Kong (Mon-Sun: 11:00 to 8:00 pm) - 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Langham Place office building 09-12 40 and chamber 15 - Room 1502, 15th Floor, a 498 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay Causeway Bay Plaza Macao (Monday to Saturday: 11:00 to 7:00 pm) - Macau port No. 28,32,36,42 Brussels Street Lofts
For further information,
Please call the Hong Kong customer service hotline: 852-36984698 or Macau customer service hotline: 0800333
Additional information
Hong Kong and Macau to accept only authorized retailer or authorized dealers to sell Galaxy Note7
(Affected by the IMEI code verification).
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My guess is that in HK you can buy phones manufactured in China as well as Vietnam and Korea. If you happen to have a Chinese phone, your IMEI is listed as safe, otherwise it suggests to bring the phone in for an exchange. Again, it's only a guess...
this tools for international to i thing, thats why this tools come from samsung website, not only for china, you cant test your emei for faulty or not, great tools, they trace your device only put in emei, you all cant try
MaTiCeK- said:
My guess is that in HK you can buy phones manufactured in China as well as Vietnam and Korea. If you happen to have a Chinese phone, your IMEI is listed as safe, otherwise it suggests to bring the phone in for an exchange. Again, it's only a guess...
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I put in my SM-N930FD from Dubai, manufactered in Vietnam and it says, its not affected...
Then I might be wrong.
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If it was as easy as this then Samsung would be advertising it. I don't trust this at all. Fact is, Samsung have already said they can't trace the phones.
I still hope the replacement Note 7 comes with Gorilla Glass 4 Not 5 and they are recalling it in fact because of how easily it scratches.
Mine says "Not Affected".
But i will return my phone tomorrow.
Don't trust this test it's not true. At least for international devices
Try to put false imei and you'll see the same results.
Of course try logical number.
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I still hope the replacement Note 7 comes with Gorilla Glass 4 Not 5 and they are recalling it in fact because of how easily it scratches.
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Great minds think alike
Does somebody knows if this version is powered by snapdragon or exynox in europe? I can't find a reliable source, not even vodafone.ro who is selling( preorder for now,but in stock)
calinormy said:
Does somebody knows if this version is powered by snapdragon or exynox in europe? I can't find a reliable source, not even vodafone.ro who is selling( preorder for now,but in stock)
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In Europe? All the variants, regardless of storage capacity, are powered by the Exynos 9810.
Hope so. Now I have Note 8 256 gb from Honk Kong....and it's snapdragon...
I'm flabbergasted that the S9 Plus seems to only be available with 64 gigs in the US. How can they up the ram to 6 gigs and keep the storage at 64?
With the upgrades in camera, pictures and videos take up more space. 128 gigs should be the new base standard.
Sammae7 said:
I'm flabbergasted that the S9 Plus seems to only be available with 64 gigs in the US. How can they up the ram to 6 gigs and keep the storage at 64?
With the upgrades in camera, pictures and videos take up more space. 128 gigs should be the new base standard.
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I am only guessing but I think they did it to keep the cost lower. If they had gone to 128GB in the US, the price would have been over 1000 for a new phone and I think they wanted to keep it lower than the IPHONE X - that is just my guess -but I bet I am correct.
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I am only guessing but I think they did it to keep the cost lower. If they had gone to 128GB in the US, the price would have been over 1000 for a new phone and I think they wanted to keep it lower than the IPHONE X - that is just my guess -but I bet I am correct.
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Here in Saudi Arabia 256 GB + (Wireless Charger , selfie stick , car charger , AKG wireless speakers , premium warranty) for 991$ including tax
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Geekser said:
I am only guessing but I think they did it to keep the cost lower. If they had gone to 128GB in the US, the price would have been over 1000 for a new phone and I think they wanted to keep it lower than the IPHONE X - that is just my guess -but I bet I am correct.
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Here in canada the s9 costs $624 usd since every store gives you a $150 discount when you trade in any junk phone, its definitely the cheapest galaxy phone to date that i've seen. My s8 was $800.
M.Noury said:
Here in Saudi Arabia 256 GB + (Wireless Charger , selfie stick , car charger , AKG wireless speakers , premium warranty) for 991$ including tax
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Hi
Any store in Saudi Arabia that ships internationally?
Unfortunately no.
But in UAE there is but not the same freebies , only the wireless AKG speakers.
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M.Noury said:
Here in Saudi Arabia 256 GB + (Wireless Charger , selfie stick , car charger , AKG wireless speakers , premium warranty) for 991$ including tax
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WOW - that is amazing. I purchased my S9 Plus (128GB) at CLOVE UK, I think after the conversion from Pounds to Dollars the final cost was $1014 - that includes overnight shipping. BUT, none of the extras you got in Saudi Arabia -
Geekser said:
WOW - that is amazing.
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Yup and apple fan boys says that it very expensive.
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What network are you running the SM-G965F on? I want to purchase one from there but can't 100% confirm it will work on Verizon.
twkellen said:
What network are you running the SM-G965F on? I want to purchase one from there but can't 100% confirm it will work on Verizon.
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GSM/UMTS/LTE no CDMA
The sold here is the duos SM-G965F/DS
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/OYW9L/samsung-sm-g965f-ds-galaxy-s9-td-lte-samsung-star-2
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Geekser said:
I am only guessing but I think they did it to keep the cost lower. If they had gone to 128GB in the US, the price would have been over 1000 for a new phone and I think they wanted to keep it lower than the IPHONE X - that is just my guess -but I bet I am correct.
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Quite possible. Only issue is adding in a decent SD card, which will be needed, still bumps the price up. I don't usually use external storage for phones, too, so this is a big drawback for me.
Geekser said:
WOW - that is amazing. I purchased my S9 Plus (128GB) at CLOVE UK, I think after the conversion from Pounds to Dollars the final cost was $1014 - that includes overnight shipping. BUT, none of the extras you got in Saudi Arabia -
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Check with them if it has the regional lock and if so ask them to send you a prepaid SIM or unlock it for you ( which mean they have to make a 5 minute call )
Clove.co.uk said:
*Since September 2013, Samsung has implemented a 'region lock' on all new stock. Clove Technology only has access to models designed for the “European” region, which covers both UK and mainland Europe. The compatible countries are listed below**.
For correct operation, this handset should be activated inside one of these countries with a SIM card issued for use there. The device will then be able to accept SIM cards from outside of these countries.
Activation requires turning the device on for the first time & completing set-up with the SIM installed, then completing at least 5 minutes of voice call(s) with this SIM.
Without activation you may still use the device outside of these countries when 'roaming' - using a SIM card from the listed countries.
If this activation procedure is not followed then the device will lock when first attempted to be used with a SIM card from outside of these regions. Local Samsung support may provide a code to unlock such handsets.
**All member states of the E.E.A and the following additional territories: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M), Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.
IF YOUR CHOSEN DELIVERY COUNTY IS NOT LISTED, CLOVE TECHNOLOGY WILL BREAK THE SEAL ON THIS DEVICE AND ACTIVATE IT. YOU MUST AGREE TO THIS PROCEDURE IN THE CHECKOUT BEFORE THE SALE WILL COMPLETE.
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calinormy said:
Hope so. Now I have Note 8 256 gb from Honk Kong....and it's snapdragon...
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US and China always get Snapdragon variants, all other regions get Exynos.
calinormy said:
Hope so. Now I have Note 8 256 gb from Honk Kong....and it's snapdragon...
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@calinormy does that cost way cheaper than being bought in other countries in Hongkong ? Worth to buy one at HK - just wondering price would be less.
kartrikpal said:
@calinormy does that cost way cheaper than being bought in other countries in Hongkong ? Worth to buy one at HK - just wondering price would be less.
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Price in HK should be as below. All HK dollars.
S9 64GB 5998
S9+ 64GB 6998 128GB 7398 256GB 7998
M.Noury said:
Here in Saudi Arabia 256 GB + (Wireless Charger , selfie stick , car charger , AKG wireless speakers , premium warranty) for 991$ including tax
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Hi do you know if the 256 and 128 GB of the S9+ in Saudi Arabia are Exynos or Snapdragon ? And perhaps do you know if Saudi Arabia and UAE will get the same version ?
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Hi do you know if the 256 and 128 GB of the S9+ in Saudi Arabia are Exynos or Snapdragon ? And perhaps do you know if Saudi Arabia and UAE will get the same version ?
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There is no Snapdragon here
Only Exynos.
Yes same version. In MENA (Middle East , Europe & North Africa) we get Exynos
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